Mark Oluwafemi Williams is an American basketball player who currently plays as a starting center for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. The 7 foot center has quickly made a name for himself as a defensive force to be reckoned with.
Born on December 16, 2001, in Norfolk, Virginia, Williams began his basketball journey at Norfolk Academy, where his potential was recognized as he received an invitation to the prestigious NBA Top 100 camp in Charlottesville, Virginia, in the summer of 2018. For the senior year, Williams was transferred to the IMG Academy where he emerged as a five-star recruit.
Continuing his basketball journey at Duke University, Williams displayed his elite talent and versatility as a center for the Blue Devil. With a couple of solid seasons at Duke, Mark Williams showed potential to be a defensive juggernaut and double-double machine in the NBA which is why in the 2022 NBA Draft, he was selected with the 15th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets.
With his combination of size and skills, Mark Williams appears poised to become the franchise center for the Charlotte Hornets for years to come.
Mark Williams Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022-23 | $3,722,040 | - | $3,722,040 | - | $3,722,040 |
| 2023-24 | $3,908,160 | - | $3,908,160 | - | $3,908,160 |
| 2024-25 (Team Option Exercised) | $4,094,280 | - | $4,094,280 | - | $4,094,280 |
| 2025-26 (Team Option) | $6,276,531 | - | $6,276,531 | - | $6,276,531 |
How much is Mark Williams getting paid?
Mark Williams is set to earn $3,908,160 for the 2023/24 season. According to Sportrac, he agreed to a four-year rookie scale contract with the Charlotte Hornets, worth $18,001,011 part-guaranteed.
How much does Mark Williams make in a minute?
Mark Williams’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $3,908,160. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Williams makes around $7.43 in a minute.
Mark Williams Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 NBA season, Williams would have earned approx. $7.63 million from his NBA contracts.
What are the terms of Mark Williams’s contract?
Williams’ standard rookie scale contract has team options after second and third seasons. This means the Charlotte Hornets hold the option to decide if they wish to sign him for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 season.
The Hornets have already exercised their team option for the 2024/25 season.
How much of the Mark Williams Contract is guaranteed?
Mark Williams’ contract worth $18,001,011 is part-guaranteed until the 2024/25 NBA season. Fourth season of the contract is non-guaranteed, as of March 2024.
Mark Williams Contract History
These are all the contracts that Mark Williams has signed in his career till now.
July 2, 2022
Mark Williams signed a four-year $18 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
FAQ's on Mark Williams Contract
A. Mark Williams's salary is $3,908,160 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Mark Williams has a four-year $18 million rookie contract with the Hornets.
A. Mark Williams hails from Norfolk, Virgina, United States.
A. Mark Williams was drafted 15th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft.
A. Mark Williams played collegiate basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.
A. Mark Williams is currently averaging 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game in the 2023/24 NBA season.
